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   On 11/15/2025 10:03 AM, Retirednoguilt wrote:   
   > On 11/14/2025 1:50 PM, Clare Snyder wrote:   
   >>   Almost finished running the 50 ft of 1 inch iron gas pipe to be able   
   >> to run my backup generator on NG instead of having to keep fresh   
   >> gasoline and/or propane around. The propane tanks "expire" between   
   >> fill-ups because I run on gasoline first until I run out - or low -.   
   >>   Now I won't need to worry about running out or low - -\   
   >> I only had a 1/2 inch line, and little Jenny didn't like that!!!   
   >   
   > Interesting.  Where I live (Montgomery County, Maryland, USA) only   
   > licensed master plumbers are authorized to do installations and/or   
   > modifications of gas appliances and their hookups to the appliance's gas   
   > supply.  Even then, those plumbers are required to obtain a permit from   
   > the county. When the work is completed, the work must pass an inspection   
   > by the county appointed organization designated to do inspections before   
   > the installation or modification can be turned on.  Violations carry   
   > strict financial penalties.  Homeowner's use the services of commercial   
   > plumbers who are licensed in our county to perform that work.   
      
   True in most places for permits and licenses.  If the law was followed,   
   many hardware stores would be closed.  I'd probably be in jail for all   
   the work I've done for myself and friends.   
      
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